Phoenix Alternative High School serves 43 students in grades 9-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 43 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Graduation Rate: ≤20% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Phoenix Alternative High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Phoenix Alternative High School's student population of 43 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
43 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Phoenix Alternative High School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
7%
9%
Black
2%
18%
White
77%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤20%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the graduation rate of Phoenix Alternative High School?
The graduation rate of Phoenix Alternative High School is 20%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Phoenix Alternative High School?
43 students attend Phoenix Alternative High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Phoenix Alternative High School students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Phoenix Alternative High School?
Phoenix Alternative High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Phoenix Alternative High School offer ?
Phoenix Alternative High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Phoenix Alternative High School part of?
Phoenix Alternative High School is part of Carney-Nadeau Public Schools.
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